Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
728 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
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Coastal Pender-
728 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be a strong
north to south longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through
Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/07 AM 7.0 2.5 1.7 5-6 Minor
25/08 PM 6.3 1.8 1.8 6-7 Minor
26/08 AM 6.9 2.4 1.4 5 Minor
26/08 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 4-5 Minor
27/09 AM 6.8 2.3 1.2 4 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
728 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
NCZ108-250900-
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/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.261025T1000Z-261026T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-261025T1400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-261027T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
728 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be a strong
north to south longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/07 AM 7.0 2.5 1.7 5-6 Minor
25/08 PM 6.3 1.8 1.8 6-7 Minor
26/08 AM 6.9 2.4 1.4 5 Minor
26/08 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 4-5 Minor
27/09 AM 6.8 2.3 1.2 4 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
728 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
SCZ056-250900-
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/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.261025T1000Z-261026T0000Z/
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Coastal Georgetown-
728 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be a strong
north to south longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through
Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Some roads may
become impassable. Check with local officials for the latest
information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/07 AM 8.0 2.4 1.6 4 Minor
25/08 PM 7.6 2.0 2.0 5 Minor
26/08 AM 8.1 2.5 1.4 4 Minor
26/08 PM 7.2 1.6 1.5 3-4 Minor
27/09 AM 8.0 2.4 1.2 3 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
942 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
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Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
942 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:34 AM Sunday
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/08 AM 8.0 2.2 1.5 N/A Major
25/08 PM 7.5 1.7 1.7 N/A Moderate
26/08 AM 8.1 2.3 1.4 N/A Major
26/09 PM 7.1 1.3 1.4 N/A Minor
27/09 AM 8.1 2.3 1.2 N/A Major
&&
$$
